PRESENT: P.F, M.S, M.M, J.G, B.Y, G.A, L.W, D.G-M, B.D.

Today’s game was played in groups of three with the best 2 scores counting.

RESULTS: D’soD were Kwok, Herbie and Shagpile with a miserly 58 points. The winners with a more respectable 66 points were Brains, Wellen and 2Beers. Winners will lose one shot each whilst the duffers gain a shot apiece.

BUSINESS: Winscale was thanked for organising the event. Sympathy was expressed for the Cardinal who was absent today with suspected broken ribs after a recent fall during a bus journey to Newcastle.

It was generally accepted that the course was in good condition but the temperature at the beginning of the round was icy cold.

Burt.

PRESENT: G.A, T.H, P.L, M.S, C.M, F..B(left early), P.F, K.S, C.D, T.M, L.W, D.G-M, J.G.

The Rabbi accepted the role of Chair due to Chair being forced to leave early with an upset tummy.

RESULTS: The results were delivered by Brains. Today’s game was a singles competition. There were 3×2’s by Soapy, Johnnie and Crocs. DoD with a miserable 32 points was the unfortunate Geezer. DDoD was Kwok with a more reasonable 36 points. The runner up with a magnificent 47 points was the indefatigable Soapy. Today’s winner with an incredible score of 48 points was the canny and hirsute Brains.

FINANCE: There were no Geezers cards in operation. £2.30 was collected in swears.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:

The thorny question of the forthcoming trip to Foxton was top of the agenda. Winscales had spoken to the manager of Foxton and had agreed in principle a deal to take a group to play on 28th. However he was conscious of the controversial issues involved and left the deal on ice pending the outcome of today’s meeting.

The Chair asked for an indication of how many members were interested in playing at Foxton and the majority signified that they were. There were however a significant group who indicated that they would prefer to play at Morpeth.

The President opined that each individual should be free to decide their venue of choice as this has always been the MOHGS way.

It was observed that in a previous meeting there was a motion that Monday should be reserved for playing exclusively at Morpeth and that away days should be organised on another day. This argument was countered by another member who ventured that he reserved Mondays for golf and if away days were played on another day, he may not be available.

Winscales then cut through the Gordian knot and proposed that he booked the course at Foxton on 28th January. The proposal was seconded by Herbie and passed by a majority decision. Members who wish to play should email Winscales asap.

The Rabbi will need to know who intends to play at Morpeth on 28th so that he can book the appropriate number of tee times. Please contact him asap. Those who are playing at Morpeth are expected to muster at 8.15-8.30.

The President congratulated the Rabbi for his efficient chairing of today’s meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 1pm.

Kwok.

PRESENT: F.B, P.B, T.M, D.G-M, P.F, C.M, T.H, M.S, J.G, C.D, G.A, M.M, B.D, K.S.  —M.C, L.W & G.W left before meeting.

> RESULTS: Only one 2 posted by Burt, who also claimed the rollover from last week. D’soD were the unfortunate pairing of El Mat and Bumpers with a derisory 35 points. The runners up were Shagpile and 2Beers with 46 points. This week’s winners with a magnificent score of 48 points were the dream team pairing of the Rabbi and Brains who racked up a magnificent score of 48 points. Today’s Comp was a 4Ball Betterball.

The Chair began the meeting by toasting the group with a half empty pint of Guinness and wishing all a happy and prosperous 2019.

TOASTS: To the Geezer who announced that he is to become a g/father for the second time on 29 June.

BUSINESS: The Chair introduced a new word into the MOHGS vocabulary when he announced that in future the group must MUSTER at 8.15-8.30 on Mondays in order to make a prompt start and avoid alienating the groups which follow.

There followed a lively debate about the use of Geezers cards which was eventually brought to a conclusion by the sage old President who reminded the group that they are gentlemen and should politely and sensibly come to a mutual agreement without rancour or resentment. These wise words were endorsed by the Fin. Sec. who opined that common sense should prevail in all matters.

The Chair officially welcomed Wellen to the MOHGS brotherhood.

Herbie had been looking into the possibility of organising an Escape Room evening, however the Chair urged a note of caution when he announced that a group of 5 Polish girls had been killed at a similar event whilst trying to escape. Crocs immediately said, “I’m out!” and Herbie agreed to postpone the activity.

The AGM will be held in two weeks time.

Crocs announced with near certainty that the eclectic information will be available at the AGM.

The Rabbi has gleaned some information about away days at Chester-le-Street which he will pass on to the Cardinal.

Winscales is looking into the possibility of organising a game at Foxton.

The Cardinal is checking the possibilities of away days at courses with a reciprocal arrangement with Morpeth.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.15.

Burt E. Kwok.

MOHGS:  31.12.2018

Present – L.W., B.D., T.H., D.G-M., C.M., F.B.

Abbreviated notes.

Results –

D of D  =  L.W.

Dep D of D  =  B.D.

2^nd  =  C.M.

Winner  =  F.B.

4 x 2’s  B.D.  =  2,  C.M. and F.B.  =  1 each.

Last minutes – taken as read.

Matters arising – none.

Toasts – none.

Swears – some, ? amount and ? who has it.

AOB – best wishes to all from the Rabbi on behalf of those present.

For what it’s worth – until 1599 the New Year began on 25 March but King James VI changed this to 1 January from 1600 onwards. In the Scots language New Year’s Eve has been known as ‘Hogmanay’ since at least the 17th century. It is thought to derive from the French for a New Year’s Eve gift,  –  even now the French keep on giving!!!!

Lang may your lum reek.

C.R. o’ Codile.